Maintenance Technician- Mechanic

Employee Type:

Regular

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Dragline Welder/Mechanic to perform maintenance, welding, and mechanical repairs on draglines and other heavy mining equipment.

Job Description:

Essential Duties:

• Ability to perform and report mechanical inspections of equipment and record data in forms, books, and computers.
• Reading and comprehension of equipment parts books and manuals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of reading and interpreting technical manuals, instructions, and equipment blueprints and schematics.
• Willingness to use aerial lifting equipment to make elevated repairs.
• Knowledge and troubleshooting abilities of air compressors and lube systems.
• Must perform all job functions in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Must follow all state and federal environmental regulations.
• Use of mechanical tooling and test instruments.
• Accurate assessment of mechanical breakdowns.
• Understanding of bearing, gearing, and drive components.
• Weld all metals and understand metal properties.
• Read and understand blueprints with the ability to assemble and fabricate parts from them.
• Operate boom trucks, welding trucks, and forklifts.
• Perform all phases of welding and cutting.
• Locate and repair cracks in metal parts and structural members.
• Perform assigned duties with little or no supervision.
• Appropriate knowledge of occupational hazards and apply necessary safety precautions to perform assigned work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluency in English is preferred, Bi-lingual is a plus.
• Five years of verifiable experience in heavy equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Knowledge of all phases of welding, cutting, air arcing, grinding, and an understanding of metal properties.
• Knowledge of machine assemblies, bearings, gearing, seal, and rebuilding gear trains.
• Knowledge and skill of millwright and pipe fitter procedures.
• Must be able to operate company vehicles while maintaining a valid driving record (MVR) in good standing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL license.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Mechanical technical training in vocational school or equivalent experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior dragline maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in heavy equipment maintenance a plus.
• Practical knowledge of welding equipment and repair (certification preferred).
• Clean MVR.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate.

You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.